Wexford poet continues on healing path

Regina Redmond from Gorey will follow up the publication of her first book of poetry Buried Deep is the Child with Warrior Woman Truth Teller to be published on February 5^th 2026 at Gorey Library….

The book will be officially launched at the event by Colm O’Gorman, founder of One in Four and former executive director of Amnesty International Ireland.

The event will be hosted by Hot Press writer Jackie Hayden who lives in the south of the county. He will introduce a number of guests who will recite a selection of poems from Warrior Woman Truth Teller. Already confirmed are Regina Redmond herself, her daughter Orla, Clare Williams (Manager, Wexford Rape Crisis Centre), poet and filmmaker Odhran Somers, Carol Boland of Boland Press, and close friend and confidante Anita Carroll. Music will be provided by Aileen Mythen (former singer with the acclaimed Remedy Club) and Ian Doyle (highly-regarded singer-songwriter who recently performed as The Man Whom).

Several poems from Warrior Woman Truth Teller have already been recorded by Regina as part of a separate project, with atmospheric music added by local musicians. Two recorded poems are attached to this email, ‘I Am The Warrior Woman’ and ‘Starting Over’.

Regina has also expanded her artistic activities to take in painting, and some of her visual works are included in Warrior Woman Truth Teller.

Since publishing Buried Deep is the Child, subtitled A Healing Journey, Regina has spoken about the healing power of writing in several venues, including Gorey Library and The Solas Cabin outside Arklow.

As she herself explains, “Buried Deep is the Child was subtitled A Healing Journey, and the title reflects how my writing has helped me deal with trauma suffered during my childhood. Warrior Woman Truth Teller shows me having become stronger and much more confident about facing my future. I think of my poems as shedding light on the path I’ve taken, from deep darkness into the full light of recovery. Writing has a therapeutic value for me and publishing them has been enormously liberating. I have also recorded some of these poems for the BandCamp and YouTube platforms, and, since the healing power of music has long been established, adding music is a logical and valuable step for me as I continue onward on my exploratory journey with Warrior Woman Truth Teller.”

News of Regina’s powerful writing has travelled as far as Mobile, Alabama in the USA where CeCe Redmond (no relation) of the Redmond Heritage Press wrote:

“Regina Redmond transforms her journey through trauma into a beacon of hope, healing, and awakening. Through courage, faith, and forgiveness, she discovered the warrior within — and now inspires others to find their light and their voice. Regina’s path reminds us that even through the darkest experiences, resilience and renewal are possible.”

Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Regina adds:

“I never dreamed that my poems would attract such international interest and such an encouragingly positive response. It’s been a hugely worthwhile and rewarding adventure for me beyond any dreams I might have had. I have finally redeemed the strength that was stolen from me,” she said.

Warrior Woman Truth Teller is published by Carol Boland of Boland Press and, like Buried Deep is the Child, is expected to resonate deeply with those who love poetry that comes straight from the heart. Her work has also attracted a very positive and appreciative response from others who have suffered childhood trauma.